It was the end of an era today, with the final journey of the Italian-made T69 tram between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. They were introduced in 1999 when the Midland Metro first opened, but were plagued by teething problems. They've now been replaced by a new model - made in Spain. | BBC Birmingham

🏆 International Recognition for West Midlands Metro. West Midlands Metro is proud to announce that we've won Most Improved System at the Global Light Rail Awards! Thanks to our amazing team and your continued support, we’ve made huge strides in improving your journey from upgraded tracks and ticket machines to brighter, energy-efficient lighting and safer stops. 👏 A huge shoutout to: 🌟 Michael Parkes – Rising Star Award 🌟 Nicola Steadman – Highly Commended, Employee of the Year With exciting